TEACHER ASSISTANT Dunkirk, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10825+Bennett+Rd.+Dunkirk+NY+USA+14048) Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Position Data: Title:Teacher Assistant Grade:E6 – E6BExemptNon-ExemptX Reports to:Center Director Basic Function or Position Summary: Performs instructional tasks in classrooms to assist teaching staff. Assists in the implementation and integration of the compliance mandates by planning developmentally appropriate activities within the learning environment. Provides on-site supervision and child development services to at-risk children enrolled in a child care program.Salary $15.99 - $18.18/hourly Security Clearance:N/A Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: -Provide direct supervision to ensure the health and safety of up to 21 children with other staff members and up to 8 children individually. -Maintain compliance with both NYS Day Care Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards. -Conduct daily health checks for children -Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom activities to meet the developmental needs of children. -Conduct developmental screenings on children as designated. -Participate in assigned tasks necessary for the preparation of learning centers, activities, and materials required for the implementation of planned activities to meet the developmental needs of children. -Work with children on a one to one, small group, or large group basis. -Together with the Teacher, maintain a safe and healthy environment. -Together with the teacher, maintain accurate, complete and timely records, including but not limited to attendance, meals and observations of children. -Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are followed -Maintain personal hygiene of children, including provide learning opportunities for washing of hands and use of restroom facilities -Immediately report and concern regarding child abuse/neglect in accordance with service area policies and procedures. -If MAT trained and certified, provide medication to children according to doctor’s orders; properly document all medication given to children. -Maintain an ASPIRE account and keep all training records current. -Participate in community events as designated. -Communicate with families on a regular basis through communication books, phone contact, face to face, etc. -Encourage classroom involvement of parent and community volunteers. -Assist volunteer staff with their assigned tasks. -Accompany teachers on home visits as designated. -Attend all appropriate meetings and training sessions, including obtaining the CDA credential and continued education. -Complies with ERSEA and participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies as required. -Promote agency values and mission. -Notifies supervisor following service area procedures while promoting self-sufficiency. -Participate in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development, and volunteerism. -Present subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques incorporating strategies which are developmentally appropriate and consider attention spans and individual learning styles, such as hands-on, visual, and auditory. -Foster cooperative and professional working relationships. -Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. -Other duties as designated by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal:COI Management and staff B. External:Community Agencies, Transportation Provider, Volunteers and Parents Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised:0 B. Titles supervised:None Organizational Responsibilities: -Adheres to all policies and procedures. -Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. -Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. Knowledge, Skills Required: -Demonstrates organizational skills. -Ability to work on a team. -Ability to relate well with families of diverse backgrounds. -Good verbal and written communication skills. -High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, mandated. Must obtain CDA credential within two years of employment. -AAS degree with Early Childhood Education preferred. -Computer skills required. Special Requirements: -Completes all OCFS requirements. -Must be able to maintain substantial, Active supervision and Zone supervision of children. -Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains OCFS training log -Flexibility in work schedule. -Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. -Valid Drivers’ license and ability to travel -Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.